Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tailgate
For the dads out there who love to tailgate, the coolers are the perfect choice.
—
Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Has it?, via Nicole Nixon Gavin Newsom calls Democratic brand ‘toxic’ on Bill Maher show, via Lia Russell
Planning to tailgate at an A’s home game?
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
How to deal with tailgaters If someone is tailgating you, don’t encourage the behavior or escalate the situation.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
From hitch racks to tailgate pads, here are the best bike transport options for every type of rider.
—Josh Patterson, Outside Online, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for tailgate
Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Has it?, via Nicole Nixon Gavin Newsom calls Democratic brand ‘toxic’ on Bill Maher show, via Lia Russell
Planning to tailgate at an A’s home game?
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
How to deal with tailgaters If someone is tailgating you, don’t encourage the behavior or escalate the situation.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
From hitch racks to tailgate pads, here are the best bike transport options for every type of rider.
—Josh Patterson, Outside Online, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for tailgate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailgate
Verb
-
Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
-
On June 12, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accompanied ICE agents to Huntington Park, with a film crew tailing her.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
Verb
-
The year-long FOI battle is connected to a convoluted and bitter political rift that has dogged Bloomfield for the past two years under Mayor Danielle Wong’s administration.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
16 July 2025
-
This particular issue has dogged Samsung’s own foldable phone designs, dating back to its first big swing at a foldable smartphone, the $2,000 Galaxy Fold, released in 2019.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
16 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Tailgate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailgate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share